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Newark Castle, Philiphaugh

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Newark Castle, Philiphaugh is a castle in Scottish Borders. It is one of 16 castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. For arrivals by rail, Galashiels Station is 10 km to the north-east.

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Photo along the Southern Upland Way, a long-distance trail running from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath, southern Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Abbotsford Gardens, a garden near Melrose, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Iconic

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Photo of Traquair House Gardens, a garden near Innerleithen, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

Traquair House Gardens

Garden near Innerleithen

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Photo of Eildon and Leaderfoot, a National Scenic Area in the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

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Photo of Melrose, a village in Eildon and Leaderfoot, the Scottish Borders, southern Scotland.Highlight

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